Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Blended Malt 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)Blended Malt 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryClynelishMaster of Malt
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46%44.8%
Age15 yr25 yr
Price£57.12£89.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value88/100

Blended Malt 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner65/100
Value56/100

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Malt 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £57 vs £90.

For beginners: Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£57.12 vs £89.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Blended Malt 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£89.95 vs £57.12)

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Malt 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Only Clynelish 15 Year Old 1997 (cask 6868) - (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

OilyLeatheryHoneyMalt ExtractNutty

Only Blended Malt 25 Year Old 1993 (Master of Malt)

Old WoodSherriedToasted

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